Not enough particulars are known about the situation to render an informed opinion. Refer the question to your defense attorney.
The case will be dismissed for "Want Of Prosecution." However, if you were turned over to the police by the store, and were "booked," (formally arrested and entered into the arrest register) even if the disposition of the case is 'dismissed,' the arrest will still remain on record.
Sadly, the arrest stays on your record. The case will show as dismissed.
Expunction is complicated, so my answer will be simplistic. An individual is eligible for an expunction of an arrest if they are acquitted, or if the case is dismissed due to lack of probable cause, or if it is not charged within the statute of limitations. Added: See below link:
The statute of limitations for most crimes in the state of Florida is seven years. An arrest warrant does not have a statute of limitation. When the arrest warrant is issued it is valid until it is executed.
If the forgery charge against you was actually dismissed, then you were not convicted, and although the record of your arrest still exists so, also, does the record that the charges were dismissed.
Yes
There is no statute of limitation on arrest warrants. Warrants are valid until served or recalled.
It depends on HOW the dismissal was issued. If it was Dismissed WIHOUT Prejudice, yes, the charge could be re-instituted.
if they already have a warrant for your arrest there is no statute of limitations. SoL does not account for a warrant
An arrest warrant does not expire. There is no statute of limitations, you cannot simply ignore them.
In California, the statute of limitations for a wrongful arrest claim is typically two years from the date the claim arises. However, this timeline can vary depending on the specifics of the case, so it is important to consult with an attorney to determine the exact deadline for filing a claim.
Quite possibly, because even though the case may have been dismissed the record of your arrest will still exist.